inject_dll

Inject a DLL into a process

SERVERCobalt Strike MCP Server SOURCEmickeydb/cobalt-strike-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What inject_dll does on Cobalt Strike MCP Server

AI agents invoke inject_dll to trigger actions in Cobalt Strike MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why inject_dll is rated High

DLL injection is a code execution technique that injects and runs arbitrary code within the address space of another process. This is a core offensive/red-team capability that executes attacker-controlled code in a remote process, enabling privilege escalation, credential theft, lateral movement, and evasion.

From the tool's definition Inject a DLL into a process

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs inject_dll safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Cobalt Strike MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For inject_dll, this is the rule to start with:

inject_dll Rate-limited

inject_dll stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "inject_dll": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "inject_dll_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Cobalt Strike MCP Server, apply this rule, and every inject_dll call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about inject_dll

What does the inject_dll tool do? +

Inject a DLL into a process. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Cobalt Strike MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on inject_dll? +

Register the Cobalt Strike MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for inject_dll: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Cobalt Strike MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is inject_dll? +

inject_dll is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit inject_dll? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the inject_dll rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block inject_dll completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for inject_dll. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides inject_dll? +

inject_dll is provided by the Cobalt Strike MCP Server MCP server (mickeydb/cobalt-strike-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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